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Thursday, March 3, 2011

The Recycling Bins Talk.


Seriously. The Recycling Bins talk to me. You see, working in a print shop has benefits. Boundless papercrafting possibilities just lying there in vast, bottomless recycling bins, reaching out and saying "Use me, use me! Rescue me. Oh please!"

Seriously. That is what this large remnant of glossy die cut paper said as I passed by the machine on the way to the envelope press. The large circle was perfect for today's Limelight Sketch Challenge and Product Challenge.



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30 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    lovely sympathy card. I have a hard time making those. The only thing that talks to me are the leftover poptarts my boys leave. Who can't finish a poptart? Course now that I have calculated what a 1/4 of a poptart "costs" me, I can resists *sometimes*...

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  2. LeanneMarch 3, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful!!! CAS. Lovely background stamp.

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  3. Jaclyn MillerMarch 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Hooray for recycling and it being perfect!!!! Hey, thanks so much for the heads up about the Wplus9 release win. I had my head so far in DT projects that I hadn't gotten around to checking and probably wouldn't have. I really appreciate it. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog too! Have a great day.

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  4. Sherry EckbladMarch 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    this is a great card and I love the placement of the bling.

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  5. LaurelMarch 3, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    This is so beautiful, love the soft muted colors and sprinkle of bling.

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  6. LindsayMarch 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This is lovely Karen! Love the soft feel!

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  7. lauren bergoldMarch 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    well, this lovely CARD is talking to ME and it's saying, "♥BEEEEEAUTIFUL♥!!!" in quite a loud voice! what a wonderful take on mandy's sketch and bonus points to you since i think SYMPATHY cards are by far the most difficult to do really well...which you emphatically have done here! ♥

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  8. SudhaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Its so pretty n lovely colors too.

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  9. artfuldelightMarch 3, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful card!! I might have to try that sketch! :-)

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  10. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)March 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Recycle, recycle, recycle.... your pockets will be overflowing I'm sure at the end of the day. Love the softness of this card..

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  11. Isabelle P.March 3, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    A beautiful card! A perfect balance between the side natural color and sophisticated side with the beads.

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  12. farmhouse-storyMarch 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    you thrifty, talented girl....love the trash to definite treasure, karen:) it makes a lovely sympathy card!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Subtlt and just beautiful :)

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  14. Ayana PosadasMarch 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Your work is always SO pretty, Karen! This card is no exception of that. What a fabulous take on the sketch and I really love those soft neutral colors that you used.

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  15. FionaMarch 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Such a pretty card, love the muted colours and those fab flowers.

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  16. RoseMarch 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    so glad you listened to that voice :) this is stunning !!

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  17. jenMarch 3, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    'upcycling' is so trendy- I have a hard time letting go of all those tidbits that have potential! I'd be in trouble if I were surrounded by it at work too!
    This is lovely- and the soft hues & delicate embellishments are perfect for the sentiment- may you never need it...

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  18. Linda BreedloveMarch 3, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Soooo chic... love the greens with the white. Lovely!!!

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  19. Emily LeiphartMarch 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This is beautiful, Karen! I love the soft colours and lace stamp(?) in the background.

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  20. Lisa PetrellaMarch 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Kudos to you for recycling, Karen! This is so pretty! I love the neutral color palette and the touches of pearls!

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  21. Alice March 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    love the pretty sage color. lovely card, Karen!

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  22. Jen W.March 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Nice rescue from the recycle bin, dude! Is the square pattern a stamp on vellum or something? It looks cool.

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  23. NancyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    So creative! I love the earth tones too!

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  24. alexandra s.m.March 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    lovely card! You always rock these muted tones ;-))
    TFS Karen ~

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  25. TigriswillreignMarch 3, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This is a fantabulous stunner, Karen! Such a perfect take on that sketch!

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  26. yyamMarch 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Really elegant card Karen. Classy and subtle. Love the neutrals.

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  27. MaggieMarch 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Love the graphic simplicity of your card.....great!!!

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  28. ~Tammy~March 3, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Beautiful use of upcyclying! I am a big fan of it myself! Great design on the sketch! Lovely my lady!

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  29. MichelleMarch 3, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I love it when someone takes the time to recycle. I love your card Karen, the double layered flower is so pretty in the circle detailing..

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  30. Leigh Ann BairdMarch 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Lovely card and great sketch too!

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